The Steel Roses have reached the knockout stage for the seventh time in World Cup football but they have done so despite finding the back of the net just once in three group stage matches.
Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s blockbuster Round of 16 clash against Italy in Montpellier, Wang said she and her attack-minded teammates have been told to be brave and maximise their effectiveness in the final third......
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